The SCC Library is Closed! What Should I Do?

Don’t panic! There is a wide assortment of essential library tools available through our SCC Library web page. Here’s a quick guide to what you need to know while we’re closed.

Contact a Librarian

Use the ask-a-librarian link to email your questions to our library staff. You can ask for research help, assistance with your paper formatting and citations, or general information. Our staff is working remotely 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and can respond to your inquiry right away.

Don’t Worry About Overdue Materials

The SCC Library will be waiving fines for overdue items for the immediate future. No need to renew items at this time. If you'd still prefer to return your items, you can do so at the Central Campus Library drop box next to the front door in the LIB building.

No Pascal Deliveries

The Library will not be receiving deliveries from our statewide inter-library system at this time. If you have received a book through the Pascal system, consider any potential late fee waived at this time.

Research Guides

If you are currently working on an assignment requiring library research, please look for your class on our Research Guides page to see if the assignment is listed. The research guides provide source recommendations, formatting help, and tips for using your research effectively.

Citation Help

Tons of vital information on formatting and citations can be found on our MLA and APA web pages.

Research

The SCC Library site provides direct access to databases, e-books, and videos for your research needs. Having trouble navigating these sources? Feel free to ask-a-librarian.

Tutorials Page

Need further instruction? Take a look at our tutorials page for tips on getting the right sources and using the library effectively.

Proofreading and Other Tutoring

The Learning Center at SCC is also available during our closure. If you need someone to proofread a paper (beyond research, formatting, or citation help) you can email the paper and assignment information to askatutor@sccsc.edu. 

Thirty-minute online tutoring appointments via ZOOM are also available. You may request an appointment using the following links:

Science https://forms.gle/g8KguHUNJhH3PNyh9

Math https://forms.gle/um5E2eqxBks7UhhG7

ASL https://forms.gle/XKhqhkKWA4jWN4Zo9

CPT 101 https://forms.gle/hh8QU8ARPbrDRz2C8

Accounting https://forms.gle/4Nb9Zjdh8fRLLTjCA

Wi-Fi Access 

Though the SCC campuses are currently closed, SCC wi-fi is accessible at various points outside certain campus buildings. See the guide below for information (click to enlarge).

More Information 

For more detailed information about SCC services available during the closure, please see this link on our main SCC web page.

Of course we hope to return to normal operations as soon as possible, but using the SCC Library web page will get you what you need and fast. And again, help from SCC Library staff is as quick as an email using the ask-a-librarian link. Let us know how we can help!

American History: 1860-1945 Brings History Alive

     The SCC Library welcomes an important new history database to our digital collection. American History, 1493-1945 is a huge collection of primary source documents and special features that cover American history from the early settlers to the end of World War II. This is an interactive database with advanced searching options to tailor the resources to your research needs.

The documents section can be searched by date range, theme, or document type, and includes historical documents and photographs digitized from their original source.

The interactive chronology presents key dates in American History in a convenient timeline format and is searchable by date, theme, or keyword.

The thematic guides feature arranges relevant documents and features according to theme.

The essays section collects the writing of leading American History experts on prominent topics.

On the video lectures page, America’s leading writers and historians tackle subjects such as Benjamin Franklin, Slavery and Emancipation, and the Declaration of Independence, among others.

There’s also a virtual tour of Mount Vernon, George Washington’s family home, featuring relevant photos and documents.

The History of America in 100 Documents feature presents documents from 1493 through 1859 to highlight key themes of these historical periods.

Mapping Gettysburg is an interactive map of the infamous Civil War battlefield, with letters, diaries, and images to make this legendary event come alive.

     American History has never been easier or more enjoyable to explore. Take a look at the American History: 1860 - 1945 database. Off-campus access is as easy as entering your SCC username and password (the same you use for the portal). And as always, ask SCC Library staff for help with this or any of our research databases.

The Art of Christina Ramsey Exhibit at the SCC Library

Our latest exhibit in the SCC Library is Pareidolia Botanica, a solo exhibition by renowned painter and digital artist, Christina Ramsey, on display February 3 through April 30. Ms. Ramsey will be giving an artist’s talk here in the SCC Library Monday, March 2 at 2:00 pm. This event and exhibit are open to the public.

From her dual studios in Spartanburg and rural Transylvania County, Christina Ramsey creates a diverse mixture of art, including acrylic paintings, sculpture, jewelry, digitally synthesized prints, photography, fabrics, and other mixed media. Her proximity to endless botanical subjects plays a greater role in her newest creations, the Pareidolia Botanica series.

These digital artworks are initially crafted from Ramsey’s photographs of our local flora and fauna, then manipulated digitally, mirroring and juxtaposing patterns and color. Ramsey sees these botanical subjects as symbolic imagery, exploring the meaning of self, our relationship to each other, and the spiritual connection we have to nature.

Born into a creative family in Atlanta, GA, in 1970, Ramsey began selling commissioned drawings, logos, and paintings at the age of fourteen. She was selected into the first Governor’s School of the Arts as a high school student in Kentucky, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Metalsmithing and Art History.

Ramsey exhibited her work in solo and juried shows in Cleveland, OH, and Louisville, KY, before settling in Lake Toxaway, NC, in the Blue Ridge Mountains. She currently exhibited her art at the Dahliallama Art Gallery in Brevard, NC, as well as a variety of galleries in the Carolinas and Kentucky. See her work online at dahliallama.com.

Deborah Feiste Exhibit at the SCC Library

This Fall, the Library is proud to announce the official opening of the SCC Library Gallery, a new exhibit space for regional artists. Each semester, our new gallery space will showcase the rich pool of creative talent in the Upstate, and Spartanburg Community College is pleased to help expand exhibit opportunities for these remarkable artists.

"Jack"

Our current exhibit features work by collage and assemblage artist Deborah Feiste of Central, SC. Feiste has curated and exhibited extensively throughout the southeast and has work in private and corporate collections throughout Indiana and Upstate South Carolina. Her current work focuses on narrative themes as they relate to social, political, and cultural issues.

“My obsession with collecting found ephemera, discarded objects, and wooden boxes provide me with the tools necessary for creating visual commentary on contemporary issues,” says Feiste. “I thrive on the beauty of decay, which I find in the multiple layers and rich textures of old books, antique photographs, rusted objects, and organic matter.”

"Beverly"

A native of Connecticut, Feiste received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting from the University of Connecticut.  She served on the faculty at the University of Connecticut Community School of the Arts and Quinnebaug Valley Community College in Connecticut, and the John Waldron Arts Center in Bloomington, Indiana.

She moved to South Carolina in 1995 where she founded and served as Executive Director of The Arts Center, a non-profit community arts organization located in Clemson, South Carolina. Feiste is currently a member of The International Society of Assemblage and Collage Artists, National Collage Society, Atlanta Collage Society and the Metropolitan Arts Council.    

"Relic"

Deborah Feiste’s exhibit will run October 7 through November 30 at the SCC Library Gallery, located in the Central Campus Library of Spartanburg Community College. Ms. Feiste will appear at the gallery for an artist talk/Q&A session on October 16 at 10:00 am. The exhibit and artist talk will be open to the public.

John Roberts at the SCC Library Gallery

This Fall, the Library is proud to announce the official opening of the SCC Library Gallery, a new exhibit space for regional artists. Each semester, our new gallery space will showcase the rich pool of creative talent in the Upstate, and Spartanburg Community College is pleased to help expand exhibit opportunities for these remarkable artists.

John Roberts

Our debut artist will be Greer’s own John Roberts, former Chairman of the Department of Art Education at Bob Jones University. Roberts’ expressive and heartfelt renderings of foothills landscapes pay tribute to his Southern upbringing as well as his spiritual devotion.

“Many years ago, I realized that even my abilities in art are God-given,” says Roberts. “I am merely the paintbrush in the hands of the Master Artist.” Viewers will notice a direct tribute to the Master Artist in each of Roberts’ paintings; the inscription “…to the glory of God” appears in small print somewhere in each regional scene.

"California Creek Baptist"

Born in East Tennessee in 1950, Roberts began to learn his craft literally on his father’s knee, holding the elder Roberts’ paintbrush as they would “work together” on a design. As a high school student, Roberts’ attention turned to arts education, and he subsequently earned his master’s degree in Studio Art from Bob Jones University.

"3 Friends"


John Roberts’ exhibit will run September 3 through September 30 at the SCC Library Gallery, located in the Central Campus Library of Spartanburg Community College. Mr. Roberts will appear at the gallery for an artist talk/Q&A session on September 19 at 2:00 pm. The exhibit and artist talk will be open to the public.

Study Rooms Full? Try Our Study Pods!

The SCC Central Campus Library now has a new location to study, work, and relax. Introducing our new Study Pods!

These new luxury desks have a sleek, space age design. They feature a built in lamp, foot rest, adjustable desk for your laptop or books, and even additional storage for book bags and purses. Pure comfort and plenty of work space. What more could you ask?

Stop by and give our new Library Study Pods a spin. It's the study space of the future ... today!

New Books at the SCC Library

     New Popular Fiction and Popular Non-Fiction have just arrived at the SCC Library. Browse our New Books display or check  this link for a complete list of new titles. Here are just a few intriguing new selections:

     S.A. Lelchuk’s new thriller introduces Nikki Griffin, a bookstore owner who secretly tracks abusing men to help protect their female victims. Things get dangerous when Nikki gets involved with Karen, a disgruntled tech company employee who might be selling secrets. Griffin finds herself trying to escape from men far more dangerous than any she’d known before. Save Me from Dangerous Men marks the beginning of a gripping new series and fascinating lead character.

     For the child who wishes to learn the legend of the King of Rock ‘n Roll, Jonah Winter and Red Nose Studio present Elvis the King, a lushly illustrated retelling of Elvis Presley’s life story. From his birth on the wrong side of the tracks in the Deep South to conquering the world of entertainment, Elvis is King recreates Presley’s tale through humorous, hand-sculpted miniatures, artfully photographed. It’s the perfect book for any oddball child with a dream to show off their talents.

     Charting her own journey from apprehensive baby boomer to pro-aging radical, Ashton Applewhite explores the media images and messages that serve to discredit the art of aging. By debunking the myths about late life development, Applewhite examines how the stereotypes divide the culture, cripple our brain and body functions, and help to foster an unequal society. This Chair Rocks champions age pride and looks toward an all-age-friendly world.

     An inside man in the beverage industry, Jack Buffington proposes significant innovations that would allow the supply chain to continue utilizing plastics while minimizing the harm synthetics pose to the environment. In Peak Plastic, Buffington views the continued use of plastic as critical to our future, hoping to innovate its production and use rather than eliminating it.

     When sixteen-year-old Starr Carter witnesses the fatal shooting of her best friend at the hands of a police officer, the uneasy balance between her poor neighborhood and fancy prep school is shattered. While the killing becomes national news, with protesters demanding action, only Starr knows the real story of what happened that night. What she chooses to reveal could send her community into an uproar and even endanger her life. The Hate U Give is now a major motion picture.

     Irregardless of your previous experience, Dryers’ English is an indispensible guide to how proper grammar impacts your writing and helps you make less mistakes. For all intensive purposes, Benjamin Dryers’ book is based off of the how, why and when of myriad English difficulties. Its literally the penultimate guide to English language learnings!!! Perhaps your even chomping at the bit to utilize this very unique book to correct all the mistakes in this paragraph?!


For more new releases at the SCC Library, check our New Books listing. And as always, ask an SCC Librarian for help locating or requesting a title.